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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1989
Page
9
Los Angeles defeated Phoenix in four straight games to reach the NBA Finals. Final scores included 127 119, 101 95, 110 107 and 122 117. The Bulls or Pistons face the Lakers in the Finals with games listed for early June.
Standings show Gastonia Rangers leading with 34 wins and 20 losses in the East, followed by Greensboro Reds 30 20 and Fayetteville Tigers 28 27. Tuesday results include Augusta over Charleston 9 4 and Savannah 9 8 in 10 innings. other scores list Asheville over Myrtle Beach 7 4 and Columbia 3 Gastonia 0.
Television schedule lists French Open tennis at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.. Chicago vs Atlanta baseball at 7:30 p.m.. Chicago vs Detroit NBA Playoffs at 8:05 p.m.. Yuma Classic bowling at 10 p.m. Thursday June 1 features more tennis at 9 p.m. Kemper Open golf at 4 p.m. and Foreman versus Cooper boxing at 9 p.m.
Local preview for Charleston West Virginia as the Augusta Pirates prepare for a baseball game. The report notes venue, teams and implied timing, with emphasis on the matchup and regional interest.
North Loyola Marymount coach North leads 49ers past top seed Arizona in Tuscan regionals with Andrew Croghan and Kevin Abbott strong on the mound. LSU showcases Ben McDonald and Curtis Leskanic as standout starters with a 3.50 ERA and .302 team batting. Miami guided by Ron Fraser brings Alex Fernandez and Joe Grahe to Omaha as offensive leaders spark a 48-16 squad. North Carolina relies on pitching and defense led by John Thoden and Michael Hoog while Texas and Wichita State bring deep CWS resumes with hot bats and top pitchers heading regionals.
Transactions show Kansas City Royals recalling outfielder Matt Winters from Omaha while New York Yankees place Tommy John on waivers for unconditional release. Mariners activate Dave Valle and Calgary-bound Edgar Martinez optioned, with Tom Niedenfuer back from DL. Pirates call Jeff King up from Buffalo. Knicks release Rick Pitino. Broncos extend Dan Reeves through 1992. Chiefs sign Thomas. Steelers note Buddy Aydelette retirement. CFL signings include Terrence Jones and Steve Howlett. Flyers name John Paddock as assistant GM.
Brockport State announces Joe Bock as defensive line coach. Clemson reports Don Hogan resigning as assistant athletic director to become Davidson basketball assistant. Furman names Barclay Radebaugh as men’s assistant basketball coach. Kutztown fires Al Zeliner and appoints Dan Hinkel as wrestling coach. Jim McCarthy resigns as assistant football coach. Robert Morris names Susan Hofacre softball coach. William Jewell announces Stan McGarvey’s resignation as head football coach and Dan Carter as head football coach. Horse racing.
Hall Wilkinson High alum Sheridan guided NC State to an 8-3-1 season and a Peach Bowl win over Iowa. Furman coach 1978 1986, Hall Wilkinson alumni list notes inductees in Aiken County Sports Hall of Fame since 1986, with prior honorees including Satcher Chavous Gibbs Knox Taylor Miller Knowles and others.
Giants pitcher Ed Whitson earned his 100th career win and sixth straight decision as San Diego defeated Philadelphia, who suffered a seventh straight loss. Maddux and Williams shut down Atlanta, while Mark Grace delivered the go ahead in the fifth for Chicago. Cubs win 11th of 14, Braves slump with 34 runs in 17 games. Maddux allowed five hits and two runs over 7 13 innings. Williams notched his 13th save.
Augusta Pirates defeat Charleston Wheelers 9 to 1 at Heaton Stadium as Keith Raisanen hits his tenth homer of the season. Kevin Andersh improves to 4-3 with Tim McDowell earning his first save. Keith Raisanen leads the league with homers while Pete Blohm eyes his tenth win next game.
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